Delightful Tour information

Start: Region End: The Tour Tour days: 14 Non-Driving days: 8 The tour starts near Passau situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, and Ilz in Max. daily mileage: 130 miles Southeast . From there we follow the Danube through passing the Total mileage: 394 miles Engeszell abbey, famous for its liqueurs, cheese and beer, and the Schlögener Schlinge, the Calais- Passau: 659 miles famous natural spectacle where the Danube winds itself narrowly around the Schlögenberg Pets allowed Mountain. We continue along the Danube and follow the dramatic stretch of river between an der Donau and Melk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site called the , and characterised by vineyards, forested slopes, wine-producing villages and imposing Travel services fortresses at nearly every bend. We visit , renowned for its imperial palaces, ➢ Welcome Dinner grandiose buildings and old-world glamour and have two whole days to explore this wonderful city and its fascinating history and culture. The tour ends in Budapest, the ➢ Wine tasting and visit of a vibrant capital city of that prides itself on its breath-taking architecture, wine cellar in the Wachau photogenic river scenery, magnificent historic spas and outstanding cultural life. wine region in Austria ➢ Budapest city tour with water bus (amphibious coach) For Tour dates and prices visit our website ➢ All campsites / motorhome parks with electricity (where Highlights: available) ➢ Assistance of multi-lingual ➢ Wine tasting and visit of a wine cellar in motorhome guides during the region in Austria the whole tour ➢ Budapest city tour with water bus ➢ Travel pack containing (amphibious coach) maps, a detailed road book with directions to the ➢ Scenic drives through 4 European campsites, suggestions for countries (Germany, Austria, sightseeing and general and Hungary) advice on motorhoming in Europe

➢ Visits to the European capitals: Vienna ➢ Secured Payment and Budapest Certificate

Pick-up service

➢ Flexible return ferry crossing from Dover ➢ Pick-up by motorhome guide in Calais ➢ Two additional nights at campsites in Germany

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Delightful Danube

Day 1 & Day 2: Passau Region Day 7: Wachau Wine Region – Vienna We start our tour in the Passau region and on the first Today we have a short drive to our next campsite. After evening we will have a group dinner so everyone can get arriving, visit the Klosterneuburg Monastery. The winery to know each other. On day 2 visit Passau, nicknamed here is the oldest wine-growing estate in Austria. Venice on the Danube thanks to its eye-catching architecture and Italianate atmosphere. The highlights Day 8 & Day 9: Vienna include the 13th-century hilltop fortress Veste Oberhaus, We have two full days to spend in Vienna. Austria’s the Hall and the impressive St. Stephen's capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and cathedral, which contains the world’s largest organ. stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, Day 3: Passau Region – Region and the very special Viennese charm. Don’t forget to visit Visit the beautiful Engelszell Abbey, the only Trappist the Schönbrunn, Imperial and Belvedere Palaces and the monastery in Austria, and the Schlögener Schlinge, the Spanish Riding School. famous natural spectacle where the Danube winds itself narrowly around the Schlögenberg mountain. Take a Day 10 Vienna – Neusiedler See short 30-minute walk to the famous viewpoint. After two long days in the city, we suggest taking it easy and just driving the short distance to our campsite at Day 4: Linz Region Neusiedler See where you can relax or cycle along the The city of Linz is home to a charming old town, a vibrant lake. However if you still have plenty of energy, get up music and arts scene, and the world's largest outdoor early and take a short one hour detour to Bratislava, the graffiti gallery. Take the mountain railway up the capital of Slovakia, which occupies the two banks of the Pöstlingberg and be rewarded with a panoramic view of River Danube and borders both Austria and Hungary. the city. Afterwards consider dropping in on one of Linz’s many cafés and trying a world-famous Linzer Torte! Day 11: Neusiedler See – Budapest Today we drive to Budapest. Take either the shorter route Day 5: Linz Region – Wachau Wine Region through Hungary, or the longer one through Slovakia. A visit to Melk Abbey is an absolute must. The world- famous abbey is considered an icon of baroque Day 12 – Day 13: Budapest architecture throughout Europe and has been inhabited Budapest, with its stunning architecture and fascinating by Benedictine monks since 1089. Visit the fascinating history is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of museum covering the history and present-day life of the the Danube River. It is home to beautiful parks and monastery: the imperial staircase and imperial buildings, bustling food halls, cool underground bars, and apartments, the marble hall and library, and an centuries-old thermal baths. During our time in Budapest unforgettable view of the Danube from the riverside we will enjoy a special sightseeing tour in an amphibious balcony. coach seeing the sights from both the busy streets and the river! Day 6: Wachau Wine Region Visit the pretty town of Dürnstein, not only known for its Day 14: Departure and end of tour beautiful buildings but also for the castle above the town where Richard Lionheart, was once imprisoned. In the afternoon we will enjoy a group wine tasting.

MandA Tours - Michael und A. Hirschhäuser GbR Lönsstr. 2, D-61250 Usingen Tel.: +49 6081 9191212 Fax: +49 6081 9191213 E-Mail: [email protected] www.manda-tours.com